Mississippi Christian Hosts Valdosta State in Key Gulf South Conference Soccer Match
CLINTON, Miss. — Mississippi Christian is set to face Valdosta State on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Robert P. Longabaugh Field in a Gulf South Conference women’s soccer match. The game marks MC’s first home conference game of the season, with both teams looking to build on strong starts.
The Lady Choctaws enter the matchup with a 3-1-1 record overall and are 0-0-1 in conference play. They opened the season with a 1-0 victory over Emmanuel, lost to Dallas Baptist, then beat Oklahoma Christian 1-0 before tying Union 2-2 in their GSC opener. Valdosta State is 2-1-1 overall and 1-0 in the conference, having scored 10 goals in four matches, averaging 2.5 per game.
Sarah Hudson leads Valdosta State with three goals and two assists. Anna Dandeneau and Kyndal Smith have added two goals each, while Kayleigh Kearns has one goal and two assists. Kaitlyn Scherer has three assists, and Hudson and Kearns have combined for 26 shots. The Blazers are known for their offensive firepower and ability to create scoring chances.
Mississippi Christian has taken a different approach early in the season. The Lady Choctaws have scored twice in their last two matches and posted two shutouts. Jaylen Bodry leads the team with nine shots and six on goal. Kerri O’Hara and Lillie McCutchen each scored a goal, while Brynn Hedberg has made 15 saves with a .750 save percentage.
Junior defender Faith Clark was named the Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Week last week, marking the first GSC weekly honor for MC this season. Clark has played 210 minutes over three matches and contributed to the team’s defensive efforts in two shutouts.
The matchup pits Valdosta State’s aggressive offense against Mississippi Christian’s resilient defense. The Blazers average more than 16 shots per match, while the Lady Choctaws have allowed just 14.3 shots per game. Both teams have shown the ability to generate scoring opportunities, making Wednesday’s game a key early-season test.
With both teams above .500 and conference points at stake, this game could serve as an important measuring stick for the season ahead.
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